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BMJ Best Practice Review Scores Composite: HHHH
The maximum number of stars in each category is 5.
Content: HHHH While the content summaries themselves are evidence-based and appear accurate, the scope and number of clinical special- ties included is not as robust as similar products. User Interface/Searchability: HHHH 1/2 The section headings within a particular topic area provide easy navigation to specific content within a larger clinical area. The interface is clean and user friendly. PDF downloads of content is a helpful feature that is easily located on each page. Pricing: HHH 1/2 Although generally more affordable than competitor products, the pricing is still highly variable based on institution size.
Pricing models are not transparent. Purchase/Contract Options:
HHHH Individual subscriptions are not currently available in the United States or Canada; however. institutional subscriptions al- low for unlimited use and inclusion of the mobile app.
Table 3 UpToDate Specialty Areas
tuity as this platform provides access clinical summaries updated on a regular basis and not static journal content. While BMJ does pro- vide usage statistics for platform access, COUNTER compliant data would not be possible as this platform does not directly provide ac- cess to hosted journal content. Authentication BMJ Best Practice offers IP authentication as well as Proxy Authen- tication for full remote access. The App version can be downloaded for either Android or IOS devices however you must be connected to your institution’s Wi-Fi network or have logged into BMJ Best Prac- tice through your institution’s proxy account to activate the proper permissions and create and individual account on the app. No mention of integration with the Electronic Medical Records in the United States, at the time of publication it appears that the inte- gration efforts are focused primarily on the European versions of this product.
Nephrology and Hypertension Neurology Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health Oncology Palliative Care Pediatrics Primary Care (Adult) Primary Care Sports Medicine (Adolescents and Adults) Psychiatry Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Allergy and Immunology Anesthesiology Cardiovascular Medicine Dermatology Emergency Medicine (Adult and Pediatric) Endocrinology and Diabetes Family Medicine and General Practice Gastroenterology and Hepatology General Surgery Geriatrics Hematology
Rheumatology Sleep Medicine
Hospital Medicine Infectious Diseases
Purchase & Contract Provisions Individual subscriptions are not available in the United States at this time although it does appear to be an option on the UK version of the platform. Institutions may subscribe by contacting the North Ameri- can BMJ Sales offices or through a subscription agent. The current term length is 12 months, renewing annually. The subscription allows for unlimited users and access to content either from within an IP range or through the institutions’ proxy authentication system. Standard BMJ licensing terms for institutions apply to BMJ Best Practice with some exceptions in terms of holding content in perpe-
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